Pope Leo XIV welcomed Javier Milei and reportedly agreed to visit Argentina. Leo’s predecessor Francis was an Argentine who often clashed with Milei and never visited his home country during his 12-year papacy.
A religious bystander looks on as Argentina’s President Javier Milei (left), Pope Leo XIV, (center) and Milei’s sister Karina (right) inspect objects on a desk at the Vatican on June 7, 2025.
The Vatican described a Saturday visit between Argentine President Javier Milei and Pope Leo XIV as ‘cordial’
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday welcomed Argentina’s President Javier Milei to the Vatican, which released an official statement calling the meeting “cordial.”
After his exchange with Leo, Milei held talks with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and a diplomatic team.
The Vatican statement said issues of “common interest,” were discussed during Saturday’s visit, “such as socioeconomic progress, the fight against poverty, and the commitment to social cohesion, in addition to addressing ongoing conflicts” and global peace efforts.
Milei’s office released an excited statement on social media after the meeting as well, announcing, “The Pope confirmed to the President that he will visit Argentina.”
